Cynthia

Amoah

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“I decided to use my voice and share my story and my life hasn’t been the same since.”

– Cynthia Amoah

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Spoken Word Poet. National Speaker. Teaching Artist.

Cynthia Amoah is a Ghanaian-American poet, national speaker, and teaching artist. The 2026 Aminah Robinson Writer, Researcher, and Scholar Resident with the Columbus Museum of Art, she is also a 3x TEDx speaker and 2025 GCAC Artists Elevated awardee, and holds an MFA from The New School. She previously served as the 2025 Inaugural Writer-in-Residence at Bexley Public Library as well as the ‘Arts in the Parks Coordinator’ with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, where she collaborated with artists statewide to bring creative programming into parks and outdoor spaces. Her work explores themes of identity, migration, and belonging. Her chapbook Handrails was published by Akashic Books in Fall 2021. Cynthia lives in Columbus, OH, with her family, where she leads workshops in poetry, confidence-building, and using our voices for social change. Learn more at www.cynthiaamoah.com.

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Poetry improves language skills, sparks creative thinking, and creates self-awareness.

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Poetry Performances

Cynthia believes poetry is a powerful tool that when utilized correctly, can lead to transformation, challenge thinking, offer solace, self-expression, and community-building, among many themes. Cynthia’s performances aim to inspire, harnessing the power of words to connect and elevate audiences.

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Keynote Speaking

For over a decade, Cynthia has captivated diverse audiences with her compelling keynote speeches. With extensive experience addressing groups of varying sizes and demographics, she brings a powerful presence and insightful perspectives to every stage. Book Cynthia to inspire and engage your audience with her transformative story.

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Workshops

Cynthia’s writing workshops offer a dynamic and supportive environment for writers of all levels. Through her guidance, participants explore creative techniques, refine their craft, and unlock their unique voices. Whether you’re starting out or looking to enhance your skills, Cynthia’s workshops provide valuable tools and inspiration to elevate your writing journey.

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TEDxOhioStateUniversity

In this TEDx talk, Cynthia explores the poignant connection between the Twi word “honam” (meaning “skin”) and its similarity to the word “human,” emphasizing their shared significance. Through her spoken word poem, Cynthia intertwines these concepts, crafting an anthem of self-love and empowerment for black and brown girls. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, to an audience of 800+ people. Learn more at TEDx.

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Honam "T-shirts"

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Chapbook(handrails)

$20.00

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Client Love

Chiquita R. Nalls Toure
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Columbus, OH
“I am a better human being for having met Cynthia and her poems.”
Dr. Yolanda Triplett Stewart
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Educator, Columbus, OH
“Cynthia was able to come in during a creative writing project in my classroom, share her work with my students, and they were immediately captivated and inspired.”
Dominic Davy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐New York, NY
“Cynthia is a breath of fresh air.”
Lachoy Harris
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐New York, NY
“I remember how low I was feeling about the total disregard of black lives in this country and the power of Cynthia’s words calmed me – even for a moment.”
Staci Shockley-Matthews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Dayton, OH
“It was the first time I had ever heard such a dynamic performer and I was rocked to my core.”
Anna Opoku-Agyemang
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Baltimore, MD
Cynthia’s words are simply phenomenal. Listen closely or you will miss the meaning behind her words
Gabriel da Cunha Lima & Team
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐President, TEDxDrewUniversity
Through her impassioned poetry, Cynthia shares her bold life story with the world. She assembles her words like a jigsaw puzzle and connects their meanings in ways that inspire the importance of one’s roots. In leaving a piece of herself in each phrase, she successfully remains authentic, raw, and fresh
Abby Nyantakyi
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Chapman and Cutler, LLP
The piece that Cynthia wrote for me was the first time I realized that her gift of poetry transcends the spaces in which poetry is thought to thrive.
Victor Munoz
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐New York, NY
“Cynthia gave a powerful performance for our annual women's empowerment event at Viacom in Times Square. She left every young girl at the event enlightened and empowered. Her words, message, and raw emotion were incredibly inspirational.”
Andres Santiago Piña
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐New York, NY
Cynthia’s performance was dynamic, raw and powerful. Her words dazzled and moved the audience, as we watched her grace the stage with her captivating presence.
Meher Manda
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Culture Critic, Poet, Educator, New York, NY
Through careful, emphatic choices, Cynthia’s poetry is an inroad into her motherland, the glorious testament of where it all began.
Cynthia Prah
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐National Information Officer, United Nations Information Centre, Accra, Ghana
Cynthia’s deep sense of knowledge and passion for her work makes her presentations one of a kind…eloquent, vivacious, fluent and powerful.
Gameli Hamelo
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Journalist & Digital Media Coordinator, Live 91.9 FM, Accra, Ghana
“Cynthia represents Ghanaian excellence. Sharing her talent with the world and empowering people at the same time is definitely worth celebrating!”